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Q8B39A Overview
Q8B39A is a NAS storage system designed for high-performance enterprise data centers and SMB backup solutions. This rackmount device features 8 drive bays and supports SATA HDD, SATA SSD, and NVMe SSD configurations with a total storage capacity of up to 512 TB, while offering RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 configurations for enhanced data protection. Powered by an Intel Xeon processor with 8 cores and pre-installed with 16 GB of ECC DDR4 memory (expandable up to 128 GB), Q8B39A is built to deliver exceptional reliability and speed.
Q8B39A provides versatile connectivity with USB 3.2 and 10GbE network ports across 4 LAN ports, along with support for iSCSI for robust SAN integrations. The system is equipped with expansion support, redundant cooling via redundant fans, and redundant power supplies rated at 750W, making it ideal for virtualization, media server environments, and enterprise-level data management.
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Q8B39A Specifications
- Product Type
- Storage System
- Storage Type
- NAS
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
- Bay Count
- 8-bay
- Supported Drive Types
- SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD
- Hot-Swap Support
- Yes
- Max Supported Capacity
- 512 TB
- RAID Support
- RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10
- CPU Type
- Intel Xeon
- CPU Cores
- 8
- Installed RAM
- 16 GB
- Max RAM Capacity
- 128 GB
- RAM Type
- ECC DDR4
- Network Ports
- 10GbE
- LAN Ports
- 4
- USB Ports
- USB 3.2
- Expansion Support
- Yes
- Cooling
- Redundant Fan
- Power Supply
- Redundant
- Power Supply Wattage
- 750W
- Operating System
- Custom OS
- Snapshot Support
- Yes
- Cloud Sync Support
- Yes
- Virtualization Ready
- Yes
- iSCSI Support
- Yes
- Surveillance Support
- No
- Use Case
- Enterprise Data Center
- Product Name
- Q8B39A Enterprise Storage Array
- Height
- 4 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 28 inches
- Weight
- 45 lbs
Q8B39A Use Case
Accelerating VDI Boot Storms with HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array
A global financial services firm deploys 5,000 VMware Horizon desktops at fiscal-year close. HPE NS CS3000’s hybrid caching layer and NVMe-accelerated flash deliver 200K IOPS with sub-millisecond latency, eliminating boot-storm delays. Outcome: 40% faster desktop log-ons, 30% lower infrastructure TCO and a seamless end-user experience under peak load.
Consolidating OLTP Databases on HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array
A mid-market retail chain merges 12 SQL Server instances for real-time inventory and POS analytics. The Q8B39A-HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array provides adaptive data tiering, inline data reduction and synchronous replication across sites. Outcome: 3× faster transaction throughput, 99.99% SLA uptime and simplified management via HPE InfoSight AI.
Optimizing Backup & Rapid Recovery with HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array
A legal services provider must meet strict e-discovery RTO/RPO objectives across multi-terabyte archives. The HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array integrates with HPE StoreOnce and Snapshots for near-instant backups and nondisruptive restores. Outcome: 90% reduction in backup windows, 5-minute recovery times and guaranteed compliance for confidential case data.
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Product Comparison Table 
| Q8B39A |  Q8B35A |  Q8D75A |  Q8B71A |  Q8F87A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System | Storage System |
| Storage Type | NAS | NAS | SAN | SAN | NAS |
| Form Factor | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount | Rackmount |
| Bay Count | 8-bay | 8-bay | 24-bay | 16-bay | 8-bay |
| Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD / SATA SSD / NVMe SSD | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max Supported Capacity | 512 TB | 96 TB | 1 PB | 256 TB | 512 TB |
| RAID Support | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 | RAID 0 / RAID 1 / RAID 5 / RAID 6 / RAID 10 |
| CPU Type | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon | Intel Xeon |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Installed RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 | ECC DDR4 |
| Network Ports | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE | 10GbE |
| LAN Ports | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| USB Ports | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.1 |
| Expansion Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Redundant Fan | Active | Redundant Fan |
| Power Supply | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant | Redundant |
| Power Supply Wattage | 750W | 350W | 750W | 500W | 350W |
| Operating System | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS | Custom OS |
| Snapshot Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cloud Sync Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Virtualization Ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iSCSI Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Surveillance Support | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Use Case | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center | Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server | Enterprise Data Center | SMB / Enterprise Data Center / Virtualization / Media Server |
| Product Name | Q8B39A Enterprise Storage Array | Q8B35A Enterprise Storage System | Q8D75A High-Performance SAN Storage System | Q8B71A Enterprise Storage System | Q8F87A Enterprise NAS |
| Height | 4 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.2 inches | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 28 inches | 20 inches | 27 inches | 25.0 inches | 28 inches |
| Weight | 45 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 45 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
H
Hiba Qamar
5
Simple setup and good performance.
L
Lars Johansen
5
Handles mixed workloads efficiently.
U
Usaid Mahmood
4
Stable platform for daily operations.
R
Robert Keating
5
Solid entry level hybrid array.
Questions & Answers
What is the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array (SKU: Q8B39A)?
The HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array (Q8B39A) is a high-performance, scalable storage solution that combines SSD and HDD tiers to optimize cost and performance for mixed-workload environments.
What are the key features of the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array?
Key features include multi-tier SSD/HDD caching, flexible RAID protection, up to 1.2PB raw capacity, integrated data reduction, and unified block and file access.
What storage capacity does the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array support?
The system supports up to 1.2PB of raw capacity in a single chassis, expandable via additional enclosures to meet growing data demands.
How does the hybrid architecture improve performance in the HPE NS CS3000 array?
By caching hot data on SSD tiers and storing colder data on high-capacity HDDs, the hybrid architecture delivers low latency for critical workloads while optimizing overall cost.
Which RAID levels are supported by the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array?
The array supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and advanced RAID configurations with automatic rebuild and data protection to ensure business continuity.
What drive types are compatible with the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array?
Compatible drives include enterprise-grade SAS SSDs (NVMe optional) and SAS HDDs in 2.5” or 3.5” form factors for flexible performance tiers.
How scalable is the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array?
You can scale capacity and performance linearly by adding up to eight expansion enclosures, supporting seamless growth without downtime.
What connectivity options does the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array offer?
Available interfaces include 16Gb/32Gb Fibre Channel, 10Gb/25Gb iSCSI and 12Gb SAS, enabling integration with diverse SAN and DAS environments.
Which management tools are used with the HPE NS CS3000 array?
HPE OneView and HPE NimbleOS provide intuitive GUI and RESTful API management for monitoring, provisioning, and predictive analytics.
Does the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array support data encryption?
Yes, it features inline AES-256 encryption on all drives with key management integration via KMIP-compliant servers for end-to-end data security.
Which virtualization platforms are certified for the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array?
The array is certified for VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and OpenStack, delivering optimized performance and simple provisioning for virtual environments.
What are the primary use cases for the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array?
Ideal use cases include virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), databases, backup/recovery, analytics, and medium-scale enterprise applications requiring balanced cost and performance.
What warranty and support options are available for the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array?
HPE provides a three-year parts, labor, and onsite support warranty with optional Proactive Care and Foundation Care service plans for extended coverage.
How energy efficient is the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array?
The array uses HPE’s variable-speed cooling and power supplies with up to 96% efficiency, reducing data center power usage by up to 40% compared to legacy systems.
How do I integrate the HPE NS CS3000 array into my existing infrastructure?
Integration is plug-and-play via standard SAN protocols; use HPE OneView for automated discovery, provisioning and seamless migration with minimal disruption.
What are the physical dimensions and power requirements of the HPE NS CS3000 Hybrid Base Array?
The base chassis is 2U high, 482.6 mm wide and 711 mm deep, drawing 1200 W under full load with dual hot-swap 80PLUS Platinum power supplies.